CHPS is now the US Green Building Council.
Projects pursuing CHPS are now invited to pursue LEED Certification. To learn more about our LEED Certifications services click here.
Leading the Way Forward in Sustainable School Design. The landscape of green school certification just transformed—and we're here to guide you through it. In a landmark move reshaping sustainable education facilities, the Collaborative for High-Performance Schools (CHPS) has joined forces with the U.S. Green Building Council's Center for Green Schools. This strategic integration creates unprecedented opportunities for schools to achieve greater environmental performance and student well-being outcomes.
What This Historic Change Means for Your School District
Strategic Partnership Built on Shared Vision: After 20 years of championing healthier learning environments, CHPS recognized that joining forces with USGBC would amplify their impact exponentially. This transition brings together two industry leaders to create a comprehensive platform for advancing healthy, sustainable, high-performance schools across the United States.
Your Clear Timeline: Projects registered with CHPS have two years to complete verification, with certifications available until June 30, 2027. Current CHPS members automatically receive proportional USGBC member
Real Impact: Environmental Leadership Meets Operational Excellence
Beyond Compliance: Creating Environments Where Students Thrive
We don't just check boxes—we optimize systems for measurable results. When districts partner with ID360 for green building certification, they achieve remarkable outcomes: improved student performance through optimized lighting and air quality, reduced operational costs by 20-40% through energy-efficient systems, and enhanced teacher retention through comfortable, healthy work environments.
The enhanced LEED for Schools framework represents evolution, not revolution. Organizations are integrating CHPS criteria into LEED's priority credit library, leveraging substantial overlap in energy efficiency, indoor air quality, daylighting, and resource stewardship. Your school gets proven CHPS expertise integrated into the globally recognized LEED framework, enhanced K-12-specific criteria addressing unique educational facility needs, and future-proof certification aligned with evolving building codes.
How ID360 Accelerates Your Success
We Speak Both Languages Fluently
As strategy leaders and technical support staff, we understand the nuances of this transition better than anyone. Our team demonstrates competence and enthusiasm in environmental sustainability while understanding the political dynamics of school boards, budget pressures of superintendents, and operational realities of facilities managers.
Our Comprehensive LEED for Schools Support
- Strategic Planning: LEED for Schools certification strategy development tailored to your district's goals and budget, cost-benefit analysis comparing certification levels, and stakeholder alignment sessions building consensus around sustainability goals.
- Design Integration: Integrated design coordination optimizing building performance and certification outcomes, technical specifications meeting both educational and environmental objectives, and value engineering maximizing sustainability impact within budget constraints.
- Implementation Excellence: Transition planning for schools currently pursuing CHPS certification, documentation management and GBCI submittal coordination, and construction administration ensuring certification requirements are met.
- Future Leadership: Policy development supporting sustainable building requirements and funding strategies, district-wide sustainability planning, and staff training for long-term success.
Your Innovation Partner for the Future
Technical Accuracy Meets Transparent Service
We are committed to being up to date on current green building standards and policies. Our approach integrates building science, educational psychology, and operational efficiency through collaborative expertise and strategic implementation. We remain in regular communication with customers, treating questions with highest priority and providing transparent, predictable services designed to deliver instant value to organizational operations.
The Window of Opportunity is Open
This transition creates significant opportunities for streamlined project delivery and enhanced certification strategies. Districts that act quickly gain the greatest advantage in accessing resources, securing favorable pricing, and positioning themselves as sustainability leaders.
Our expertise in LEED, CHPS, WELL, and CALGreen standards positions us to help schools achieve maximum environmental and educational benefits while navigating the evolving landscape of green building certifications.
Contact ID360 today to discuss how we can support your school's journey toward LEED for Schools certification and sustainable facility excellence.